Austadiums Forum

“It’s a game-changer for NSW Rugby league,” said NSWRL chief executive Dave Trodden. “We expect our players to perform at the highest level in State of Origin and we’ve got an obligation to give them the best possible facilities.

“We wanted to make a statement about being where our community is in the western suburbs.

“This (ANZ Stadium) is our home ground and it’s where we want to be and turn it into a bigger cauldron than it is already.